IndyCar race recap: Simona De Silvestro made her mark in St. Petersburg

9:32 AM,
Mar. 25, 2013

Simona De Silvestro (right) talks to a volunteer as she walks to her car March 23, 2013, during practice for IndyCar series Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg auto race in St. Petersburg, Fla. De Silvestro qualified third and finished sixth.

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Race recap

Swiss settles for sixth: Simona De Silvestro made her mark in St. Petersburg, qualifying third and finishing sixth.

However, the driver who endured the failed Lotus season last year wanted more from the race, including her first top-three finish. But worn tires late in the race caused her to drive wide in Turn 14, costing her three positions. ...

Marco Andretti jumped at the chance to take the last spot on the podium.